❓ Hon Giz Watson inquires about the finalisation, recommendations, and legislative priority of the review of the Magistrates Courts Act 2004. The Attorney General confirms the review is complete, recommendations were made, amendments are drafted, and a Bill will be introduced in the Spring Session.
AnsweredQoN 5006Legislative Council
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(1) When did the Steering Committee finalise its review of the
Magistrates Courts Act 2004
and associated legislation?
(2) Has the Committee made any recommendations to the Attorney General as a consequence of the findings of the review?
(3) If yes to (2), have these recommendations led to the drafting of amendments to the
Magistrates Courts Act
and associated legislation?
(4) If yes to (3), can the Attorney General give any indication as to the legislative priority which has been allocated to the proposed changes to the legislation?
Magistrates Courts Act 2004
and associated legislation?
(2) Has the Committee made any recommendations to the Attorney General as a consequence of the findings of the review?
(3) If yes to (2), have these recommendations led to the drafting of amendments to the
Magistrates Courts Act
and associated legislation?
(4) If yes to (3), can the Attorney General give any indication as to the legislative priority which has been allocated to the proposed changes to the legislation?
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Answered
18 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Attorney General
Response time
35 days
(1) 29 May 2006.
(2) Yes.
(3) Yes.
(4) A Bill is to be introduced in the Spring Session.
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(2) Yes.
(3) Yes.
(4) A Bill is to be introduced in the Spring Session.
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